Mental Health Counselor

Monte Nido Walden; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care facility in Dedham is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Counselor for a full-time position. The role involves providing direct care, establishing therapeutic relationships, and supervising meals in a 24-hour care facility. Candidates should possess a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred) and have current CPR certification. Ideal applicants will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, along with an understanding of psychiatric processes. Weekend rotation is required, with a pay range of $19.00-$23.00/hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but a high school diploma is required.
• Current CPR Certification is mandatory.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care under supervision.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with residents.
• Supervise meals and ensure safety and adherence to policies.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Crisis management

Ability to multi-task

Knowledge of psychiatric group process

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred, High School diploma required

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Mental Health Counselor - Inpatient Program

Full-Time Position

Walden Behavioral Care is one of the only rapidly-growing, leading national specialty healthcare systems dedicated to serving all genders and offering the full continuum of care for people with all types of eating disorders. We currently have 14-locations on the East Coast in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Georgia. Over the past 15 years, utilizing our state-of-the art evidence based, personalized approach to care, we have helped over 20,000 people on their road to recovery. Headquartered in Massachusetts we have over 450 employees who are dedicated to helping people with eating disorders get the help they need and deserve. Learn more at www.waldenbehavioralcare.com or www.waldeneatingdisorders.com .

The Mental Health Counselor provides direct resident care under the supervision of clinical staff. Our program is a 24-hour level of care facility.

Shifts/hours: Full-Time position with weekend rotation required.

Pay: $19.00-$23.00/hour depending on education and experience

• Provide a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring residents and redirecting behaviors.
• Assist residents through the admission process, including bag searches, required paperwork, and orientating new patients to the unit.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with residents and providing resident care within Walden policies, philosophies, and objectives.
• Observe residents and accurately and thoroughly document daily resident notes.
• Supervise breakfast, lunch and snacks and provide re-direction to residents, as needed.
• Precise preparation of adolescent snacks and meals.
• Provide supervision and guidance in preparation of adult resident meals.
• Participate in community meetings, group therapies, education and social activities on the unit.
• Help facilitate group therapy session, including but not limited to DBT, CBT, Body Image, etc.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with residents treatment teams to ensure the highest quality of resident care.
• Conduct daily resident weigh-ins.
• Complete call assignments as designated by clinical staff.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, High School diploma required

Licensure/Certification:

• Current CPR Certification

Knowledge:

• Must possess knowledge of psychiatric group process, therapeutic relationships processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize independently
• Ability to multi-task in a changing and fast paced mental health environment
• Ability to work in a highly collaborate, team environment
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing